History Characters / HogwartsLegacy

* ContrastingReplacementCharacter: To future Potions professor Severus Snape. Snape is a grouch of a teacher, to put it mildly with absurdly high standards for his students and blatant favoritism toward Slytherin. He didn't even want to be a potions professor, but in the instructor for Defense Against the Dark Arts. Sharp, while strict, is more amicable and tolerable toward his students and praises them when they own up to their mistakes. Sharp is also a former Auror and would have been an ideal choice for a DADA instructor, but the fact he's seemingly content with his current position speaks volumes. Snape also served as TheMole for Dumbeldore and the Order of the Phoenix while having an antagonistic relationship with Harry. Sharp has no connection to Ranrok or Rookwood and his band of dark wizards whatsoever, and his relationship with the protagonist stems as far as simply being their teacher.

* {{Foil}}: To Professor Snape, the Potions Professor during Harry Potter's time at Hogwarts. Both men are intimidating, dark figures whose pasts are constantly speculated over by their students, who have a hard time actually learning potions due to how terrified they are of the teacher, and both are former members of Slytherin house. Their are a few key differences:
** While Snape became a teacher as a cover to continue his true occupation of spy for the war against Voldemort, Sharp really has retired from his old life as an Auror.
** Snape has been mentally traumatized by his time as a Death Eater, while Sharp has been physically handicapped from his time as an Auror.
** Snape holds a grudge against the protagonist for something he had no control over, while Sharp is willing to forgive the protagonist for something they can chose to do.
** Snape never divulges his past, both because he has no desire to relive it and because doing so would risk his position as a spy. Sharp is very open about his past, even leaving his Auror badge on his desk, and will open up about the painful death of his partner to impress a lesson on his student in the hope of keeping them safe.

* FatalFlaw: Impulsiveness, seen in the form of his desperation to find a cure to save his sister, as well as his stubborn refusal to accept that there really might not be a cure at all make him progressively more and more reckless. After he teaches himself the Unforgivable Curses in his search for answers, [[spoiler:he uses ''Imperio'' to stop and kill a goblin right in front of his uncle, when a simple Expeliarmus was probably enough]], and it later comes to a head when during a confrontation with his uncle [[spoiler:he ends up killing Solomon with Avada Kedavra in a fit of rage. All of this culminates in Anne cutting off ties with him]].

* WeUsedToBeFriends: Played with. [[spoiler:Regardless of whether he's sent to Azkaban, Sebastian's relationship with Ominis becomes strained after using Avada Kedavra and ignoring his friend's warnings. If the protagonist opts not to turn him over to wizarding authorities, Sebastian and Ominis are still talking to each other, but their friendship has taken a noticeable dip. Subverted with the protagonist, as they're the ones who can keep him from going to Azkaban by swearing Ominis and Anne to secrecy. Even if they do, Sebastian states he's grateful to have known them and considers them a friend nonetheless.]]
* WhatTheHellHero: Gets a lot of flak from people about his impulsiveness and willingness to pursue the Dark Arts, even if they know his reason for wanting to learn more about dark magic, his uncle Solomon being his biggest critic. [[spoiler:By the end of his questline, Anne herself cuts all ties with him after he kills Solomon with Avada Kedavra.]]

* DarkIsNotEvil: While he is not overtly malicious or callous like later Slytherins are, Ominis is still very sarcastic and harsh towards people such as the protagonist when he finds them exiting the "Undercroft" and threatens to have his father speak with Headmaster Black if they blab about it. That said, he's a genuine friend to Sebastian and is constantly worried about him and his growing interest in the Dark Arts, fearing he might one day go too far. [[spoiler:His fears are sadly proven when Sebastian casts Avada Kedavra on his uncle Solomon at the end of his questline.]]

* TheStarscream: Once he realizes the full scope of Ranrok's ambitions of the nature of the goblin's conquest, [[spoiler:Rookwood cuts ties and even attempts to kill Ranrok with Avada Kedavra, only to miss. He later tries to ally with the protagonist with the intent of taking the repository for himself]]

* KilledOffForReal: She was killed by Avada Kedavra, a spell that kills any unfortunate to be on the receiving end, and it's already established that true resurrection in the Wizarding World is impossible. The Keepers went the extra mile to make sure Isidora stayed dead in ''any'' capacity by destroying her portrait, ensuring she could not tempt a potential wielder of ancient magic into following her footsteps.

* CruelMercy: Her reason for [[spoiler:agreeing not to tell anyone about Sebastian using Avada Kedavra if the protagonist doesn't turn him in. He won't be rotting away in Azkaban and suffering at the hands of the Dementors, but he will have to carry the guilt of killing their uncle for the rest of his life]].

* ThisIsUnforgivable: Zigzagged. The Sebastian questline ends with Anne [[spoiler:hating and refusing to forgive Sebastian for killing their uncle with Avada Kedavra]]. If Sebastian [[spoiler:was not turned over to the authorities]], a letter addressed to Sebastian from Anne can be found in the Undercroft after completing the questline. [[spoiler:Anne states that she needs some time away from her brother to help clear her mind and admits she does love him, but she's uncertain whether she can forgive him for killing Solomon.]]

* FatalFlaw: In his desperation to find a cure to save his sister, as well as his stubborn refusal to accept that there really might not be a cure at all make him progressively more and more reckless. After he teaches himself the Unforgivable Curses in his search for answers, [[spoiler:he uses ''Imperio'' to stop and kill a goblin right in front of his uncle, when a simple Expeliarmus was probably enough]], and it later comes to a head when during a confrontation with his uncle [[spoiler:he ends up killing Solomon with Avada Kedavra in a fit of rage. All of this culminates in Anne cutting off ties with him for good]].

* ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight: This is his reason for pursuing the Dark Arts; every other attempt at curing his sister of her curse has failed, so in his mind, the only available option is to study the Dark Arts in the hopes of finding a solution.

** If the protagonist divulges why Victor Rookwood and Ranrok are after them (they do not tell him about Vault 12 or their ability to see traces of magic), Sebastian becomes this for them and is quite grateful for their candor.

* WeUsedToBeFriends: Played with. [[spoiler:Regardless of whether he's sent to Azkaban, Sebastian's relationship with Ominis becomes strained after using Avada Kedavra and ignoring Ominis' warnings. If the protagonist opts not to turn him over to wizarding authorities, Sebastian and Ominis are still talking to each other, but their friendship has taken a noticeable dip. Subverted with the protagonist, as they're the ones who can keep him from going to Azkaban by swearing Ominis and Anne to secrecy. Even if they do, Sebastian states he's grateful to have known them and considers them a friend nonetheless.]]
* WhatTheHellHero: Gets a lot of flak from people about his impulsiveness and willingness to pursue the Dark Arts, even if they know his reason for wanting to learn more about dark magic, his uncle Solomon being his biggest critic. [[spoiler:The end of his questline sees Anne viciously tear into Sebastian for both his usage of the Unforgivable Curses and using the Killing Curse on Solomon, stating she will ''never'' forgive him.]]

* BrutalHonesty: She's very blunt in her opinions and feelings, particularly how she feels about the students she tried to rope into playing Gobstones with her.

* {{Seer}}: He was this, though Percival states there are things even he cannot perceive. He knew someone would eventually discover the chambers, but not their identity.

* MeaningfulName: He sure lives up to his surname.

* ContraltoOfDanger: Has a noticeably lower voice than the other female characters and doesn't hesitate to square up to both Rookwood and Harlow when they come into the Three Broomsticks looking for the protagonist.

* TheThingThatWouldNotLeave: Fastidio is bound to the shop he's stuck in and therefore cannot be evicted from his place of residence. At best he's mostly an annoying poltergeist the protagonist only has to deal with him twice per month.

A fifth-year student from Gryffindor and cousin to Deputy Headmistress Matilda Weasley. He has a bad habit of concocting "special brews" that land him in trouble more often than not.

* YeGoodeOldeDays: She certainly has this viewpoint when it comes to Astronomy, especially since she sees more and more students starting to take to Divination, which she personally considers an inferior offshoot of the art of Astrology. Shah would like that her students appreciate how far the field of Astronomy has come since the olden days, especially with the advent of more advanced technology compared to the old Astronomy Tables scattered around the Highlands.

* DamselInDistress: Gets kidnapped halfway through her questline, but is alert enough to leave breadcrumbs for the Protagonist to follow, allowing them to track the kidnappers to their hideout and free her (and another hapless victim).

* GenderNeutralWriting: You are addressed as "you" directly or "they" offhandedly, since the game doesn't factor in your chosen gender at all.

* AnimalLover: Albeit of the mystical variety. She's described as having an affinity for magical beasts and cares for them greatly, though this also causes her to be NotGoodWithPeople. As one might expect, [[BerserkButton she REALLY doesn't like poachers]].

* GameplayAndStoryIntegration: She's NotGoodWithPeople up until the protagonist befriends her midway through the game. As such, she's the only companion student you can't interact with when you first join your Hogwarts house.

* NotGoodWithPeople: Poppy rather prefers the company of magical beasts and other such critters over interacting with her classmates, the protagonist being the only seeming exception. If her questline is completed, Poppy decides to try and get to know her fellow students better. [[spoiler:If the questline is completed before the protagonist meets with Professor Weasley prior to the House Cup Story Mission, she's pleased to see Poppy becoming more sociable.]]

* {{Astrologer}}: While not one in any official capacity, Amit has a fascination with stars and his favorite class is Astronomy. If the protagonist is sorted into Ravenclaw, Amit is even found peering out the window with a telescope.

* TheSouthpaw: Sebastian is left-handed, at least according to the cutscene in the Three Broomsticks.

** The most obvious and earliest example is the Goblin Rebellion of 1891, is nonetheless a ForegoneConclusion doomed to failure because of the protagonist's actions.

** The most obvious and earliest example is the Goblin Rebellion of 1891. While ''Hogwarts Legacy'' applies BroadStrokes and is stated by WordOfGod to otherwise be non-canon to the book series, the rebellion is nonetheless a ForegoneConclusion doomed to failure because of the protagonist's actions.

* YouAreACreditToYourRace: Along with the main character, Poppy eventually earns the trust of the Centaurs, who believe wizarkind to be a bunch of mindless brutes. Notably the fact that they fight against "their own kind" (i.e. poachers) earns them the trust of the Centaur leader.

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* BerserkButton: Hurting magical animals is a quick way to get a rise out of her.

* InformedAttribute: According to the students, he seems to favor the pureblood members of Slytherin more than anybody else at the school. Not only is said favoritism not reciprocated as even the Slytherins find him annoying, but Phineas shows them about as much respect as he does anybody else that ''isn't'' he himself. This also includes the protagonist, who can potentially join Slytherin themselves.

* ScaryLibrarian: Like her distant sucessor Irma Pince during Harry's time at Hogwarts, Scribner is implied not to be very popular with the students. When they speak about Scribner, it is almost always as if they rather don't deal with her.

* DragonTheirFeet: [[spoiler: The optional quest where harlow is defeates, only unlocked after Victor Rookwood's death.]]

* '''wolves''': The Grim, White Wolf.

* CruelMercy: Her reason for [[spoiler:agreeing not to tell anyone about Sebastian using Avada Kedavra. He won't be rotting away in Azkaban and suffering at the hands of the Dementors, but he will have to carry the guilt of killing their uncle for the rest of his life]].

* OptionalBoss: Only a small minority are enemies in the main story, most of them only appear in side quests, or in the open world.

* Optional boss: [[spoiler: Despite being Rookwood's right-hand man, the questline that involves stopping him is optional, so you can beat the game without fighting him.]]